W.C.R.T.A. Secondary Education Scholarships
 
Offered through Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association
Open to area students pursuing secondary education certification
Follow the directions below and return all information on or before April 3, 2023, to:
                  Regional Office of Education 4, 300 Heart Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111 – 7516  
ATTN: W.C.R.T.A. Scholarship Committee
 
Name: __________________________________ Date:____________________________
 
Address:____________________________________________ Phone:________________
 
E-mail:_________________________________ School:____________________________ 
 
This generous endowment up to $5,000 in scholarships will be given to students committed to attaining a college degree pursuing secondary education certification. Please include any record of volunteer work, extra curricular activities, deserving personal characteristics, and academic progress. 
 
Applicants should submit the following with this application:
1.     Three letters of recommendation:  
A.    One from a former or current teacher
B.    One from a person who is familiar with your academic progress
C.     One from a community member knowing your character and work ethic
2.     A current copy of your transcript
3.     A personal essay stating why you applied for this scholarship
The essay should be typed. Put your name on every page. 
Save a copy of everything for yourself.
 
Consent to Release Information
I, ___________________________, give consent for the W.C.R.T.A. Scholarship Committee to announce my selection and other subsequent information to the media, if I am a chosen recipient.
Applicant Signature:____________________________________________________________
Date:__________________________                                                   
For further information, contact us @  www.winnebagocountyrta.org
Form updated:  January 20,  2023ere to edit.